{"id":15156,"date":"2026-05-10T10:44:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T08:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.klicarquitectos.com\/build-renovate-home-cerrado-de-calderon-malaga\/"},"modified":"2026-10-04T09:02:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T07:02:06","slug":"build-renovate-home-cerrado-de-calderon-malaga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.klicarquitectos.com\/en\/build-renovate-home-cerrado-de-calderon-malaga\/","title":{"rendered":"Building or renovating a home in Cerrado de Calder\u00f3n (M\u00e1laga): key architectural considerations"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Cerrado de Calder\u00f3n<\/strong> is one of the most recognisable residential neighbourhoods in eastern M\u00e1laga<\/strong>. Located between Pinares de San Ant\u00f3n, El Limonar and El Candado, it combines steep topography, abundant greenery and views over the bay. Building or renovating a home in Cerrado de Calder\u00f3n requires a careful understanding of the slope, orientation and local regulations to make the most of the plot.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What is Cerrado de Calder\u00f3n (M\u00e1laga) like?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n

Cerrado de Calder\u00f3n was conceived as a residential development on the southern slope of Monte de San Ant\u00f3n, with generous plots, single-family homes and low-scale multi-family buildings, and abundant Mediterranean greenery. Its quiet character, sea views and proximity to central M\u00e1laga have established it as one of the most sought-after areas for high-quality housing, alongside Pinares de San Ant\u00f3n and El Limonar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Five key architectural considerations for building or renovating in Cerrado de Calder\u00f3n<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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  1. Slope and platforms:<\/strong> the topography of Cerrado calls for terraced platforms, semi-sunken basements and external staircases. A careful arrangement of levels yields generous terraces and double-height spaces opening directly onto the garden.<\/li>\r\n
  2. Southern orientation and bay views:<\/strong> almost every plot in Cerrado de Calder\u00f3n faces south or south-east. Embracing this orientation captures natural light throughout the day and opens the home up to views over the Bay of M\u00e1laga.<\/li>\r\n
  3. Planning regulations in the city of M\u00e1laga:<\/strong> M\u00e1laga’s PGOU (General Urban Development Plan) sets specific parameters for Cerrado de Calder\u00f3n regarding height, site coverage, setbacks and fa\u00e7ade treatment. A rigorous reading of the regulations optimises the buildable area without sacrificing architectural quality.<\/li>\r\n
  4. Durable Mediterranean materials:<\/strong> white renders, natural stone, large-format dark joinery and warm ceramic floors respond well to the coastal climate and are in keeping with the established character of the neighbourhood.<\/li>\r\n
  5. Pool and outdoor spaces:<\/strong> in Cerrado de Calder\u00f3n, outdoor living is possible nearly all year round. Pergolas, terraces and outdoor pools are investments with high practical and market value in the area.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Full renovations in Cerrado de Calder\u00f3n<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Much of the housing in Cerrado de Calder\u00f3n is several decades old. Renovating a home here is an opportunity to improve energy efficiency, reconfigure the layout so the kitchen and living room open onto the terraces, upgrade the building services and, above all, reposition the openings to recover the sea views. At Klic Arquitectos we handle every renovation from design through to construction supervision, respecting both the character of the neighbourhood and the client’s current needs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Klic Arquitectos projects in eastern M\u00e1laga<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n